This one and half-hour online session will provide information on one of the newest Latino subgroups in the United States, the Guatemalan population. The presenter will provide information about the languages, traditions, customs, values, spirituality, and the social, historical, and political context that led them to immigrate to the United States. Also, they will discuss how to engage them in the assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of mental health illness.  

Who should attend? This is a basic level workshop designed for mental health providers, school mental health providers, and school administrators.

About the presenter: 

Javier Ramirez, MA - Mr. Javier Ramirez has a master's degree in Anthropology from California State University Los Angeles with a concentration in Central Americans immigration process and identity, Gender and Archaeology. Also, he possesses a bachelor's and master's degree in Latin American Studies from California State University Los Angeles with a concentration in History, Anthropology, and Political Science.

Please read the following before registering: 

• The National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center use GoToWebinar as our online event system. 

• Audio for the event is accessible via the internet. To receive audio, attendees must join the event by using computers equipped with speakers or dial in via telephone. 

• After registration, a confirmation email will be generated with instructions for joining the event. To avoid problems with log-in, please use the confirmation email to join the event.